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Pharmacy: Career and Education Opportunities in Indiana

Pharmacy:
Pharmacists interpret and mange the drug prescriptions provided to patients by physicians. Using specialized knowledge of drugs, their alternatives and their interactions, they dispense the medications that patients need.

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Indiana has a population of 6,423,113, which has grown by 5.63% over the past decade. Nicknamed the "Hoosier State," Indiana's capital and most populous city is Indianapolis. In 2008, there were a total of 3,718,148 jobs in Indiana. The average annual income was $34,543 in 2008, up from $33,702 the previous year. The unemployment rate in Indiana was 10.1% in 2009, which has grown by 4.3% since the previous year. Roughly 19.4% of Indiana residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in Indiana include manufacturing, primary metal manufacturing, and iron mills manufacturing.

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Pharmacists compound and dispense medications following prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, or other authorized medical practitioners. Pharmacists need to read and understand what has been read. They also need to listen well to others and take in their information and issues.

Pharmacist Technicians prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. Pharmacist Technicians need to listen well to others and take in their information and issues. They also need to train others in tasks and process.